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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,806.76, 34,195.40 and 15,228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,806.76, 34,195.40 and 15,228.96 is: 20,992.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,806.76 : 34,195.40 = 15,228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,806.76/34,195.40 = 15,228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,806.76x = 34,195.40 × 15,228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,806.76x = 520,760,378.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,760,378.78/24,806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.68

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